15 Easy Healthy Mocktail Recipes for Dry January and Year Round
Looking for easy, healthy mocktail recipes? These 15 fruity, fizzy drinks use fresh fruit, herbs, tea, and kombucha, so you can skip booze and still celebrate!
Whether you’re doing Dry January, Damp January, cutting back on alcohol for your health, or want a festive drink without the hangover, these fruity mocktail recipes are perfect year-round. Bonus, they’re healthy too. There’s no point in cutting back on alcohol, only to replace it with sugary, calorie-laden drinks!
Let’s get straight to the recipes! After the list, I’ll share my tips for stocking your own healthy mocktail bar.
15 Easy Healthy Mocktail Recipes
All of these virgin drinks are gluten-free, vegetarian (or vegan), and most are low in added sugars. Many get an extra health boost from probiotics, antioxidants, or anti-inflammatory herbs and spices.
So, without further ado, let’s get this mocktail party started!
1. DIY Sparkling Water Bar
Impress your guests at your next brunch or shindig with thisĀ DIY Sparkling Water Bar. Set out fresh fruit, herbs, pure flavor extracts, and bottles of sparkling water for a festive party sans alcohol!
2. Strawberry Kombucha Mocktail Mojito
This gorgeous Strawberry Kombucha Mocktail Mojito combines fresh strawberries, raspberries, mint, and probiotic-rich kombucha. So refreshing and a delicious way to cool off on a hot day while supporting your gut health!
3. Cantaloupe Mint Sparkler Mocktail Recipe
Calling all virgin mojito lovers! Ripe, juicy cantaloupe, fresh limes, and pineapple mint pair together with sparkling water in this refreshing Cantaloupe Mojito, sans rum!
4. Simple Pineapple Ginger Kombucha Mocktail
ThisĀ Pineapple Ginger Kombucha MocktailĀ is a refreshing non-alcoholic drink made with probiotic-rich kombucha. Quick and easy to make with store-bought kombucha! Ginger adds anti-inflammatory properties and a nice kick.
5. Wild Blueberry Ginger Mint Green Iced Tea
Bursting with antioxidants, this healthy, refreshingĀ Wild Blueberry Ginger Mint Green Iced TeaĀ is a delicious non-alcoholic drink you can enjoy year-round! Wild blueberries, fresh ginger, and mint combine to provide natural anti-inflammatory benefits.
6. Simple Kombucha Mule Mocktail Recipe
Enjoy a mocktail with probiotic benefits! This Gingery Kombucha Mule is a gut-healthy version of the refreshing Moscow Mule everyone loves, myself included!
7. Strawberry Basil Lemonade
Sweet and juicy California strawberries inspire this simpleĀ Strawberry Basil Lemonade. Serve it straight up or mix it with sparkling water for a festive, no-sugar-addedĀ drink. Bonus: youāll get over 100% of your daily vitamin C needs!
8. Sparkling Watermelon Agua FrescaĀ
You only need four ingredients to make thisĀ Sparkling Watermelon Agua FrescaĀ , plus ice & a blender. Itās a refreshingly delicious way to use up any leftover watermelon hanging out in your fridge!
9. Lavender Mint Iced Tea
Nothing could be easier or more refreshing than a glass of fresh-from-the-gardenĀ Lavender Mint Iced Tea! Steep fresh (or dried) lavender flowers with fresh mint and water for a refreshing, zero-calorie, healthy mocktail.
10. Seven Infused Water Recipes
Quench your thirst with these 7 Infused Water Recipes. Loaded with fresh fruit and herbs, youāll learn how easy it is to make healthy & refreshing Fruit-Infused Waters with step-by-step images.
11. Sparkling Rainbow Mocktail Recipes
These gorgeous Sparkling Rainbow Mocktail Recipes are 100% fruit and vegetable-based, topped off with your favorite sparkling water. Choose from grapefruit basil, coconut matcha, blackberry plum, and raspberry lime mint. Or, create your own!
12. Fruity Green Tea Spritzer Mocktail Recipe
Refresh and rehydrate with this pineapple-infusedĀ Fruity Green Tea Spritzer. It’s a tasty drink the whole family can enjoy!
13. Fizzy Ginger Lemonade
Relax and recharge with this delicious, health-infused, anti-inflammatoryĀ Fizzy Ginger Lemonade. Made with water kefir, it will give your digestive system a healthy boost! Serve it in a martini glass for a twist on the classic lemon drop cocktail!
14. Sparkling Raspberry Limeade Mocktail Recipe
This low-carb Sparkling Raspberry Limeade Mocktail makes any day memorable. Itās a low-calorie, sweet, fruity drink that helps every moment sparkle.
15. Virgin Bloody Mary Mocktail
The healthy mocktail recipes I’ve shared with you so far have leaned sweet. But I can’t forget my Bloody Mary lovers (me included!). So, make myĀ Easy 5-Minute Fresh Vegetable Juice, pour it into a tall glass, and add your favorite Bloody Mary garnishes: olives, celery, pickles, peppers, jalapeƱos, and more! It’s a meal in a glass!
Are Mocktails Healthy?
They can be! It depends on what’s in your glass. Many bottled mocktails and restaurant versions are basically soda, with as much sugar as the cocktails they’re replacing. Not to mention, just as pricey!
A healthy mocktail keeps added sugar low and gets its flavor from fresh fruit, herbs, spices, tea, and plenty of bubbles.
Here’s what to look for:
- Little to no added sugar.
- Real fruit, herbs, and spices for flavor, plus a bonus dose of polyphenols.
- A gut health boost when possible, like kombucha or water kefir.
What about weight loss? Swapping a cocktail for a low-sugar mocktail can save a surprising number of calories, since alcohol has 7 calories per gram before you even add mixers. The lightest picks on this list are the Lavender Mint Iced Tea, the infused waters, and the DIY Sparkling Water Bar.
How to Stock Your Healthy Mocktail Bar
š«§ Bubbles Are Your Best Friend
Mix things up with club soda, sparkling water, non-alcoholic kombucha, no-added-sugar ginger ale, ginger beer, or other low-calorie sodas. The fizz makes any drink feel more special and festive!
š Fresh Fruit = Flavor + Polyphenols
Stock up on fresh or frozen:
- Pomegranate
- Cherries
- Berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, cranberries)
- Citrus (lemons, limes, oranges, grapefruit) – zest and juice
- Tropical fruits (pineapple, mango, fresh peaches)
- Melon
šæ Herbs and Spices for the Win
These add complexity AND antioxidants:
- Fresh mint, basil, rosemary, cilantro, or thyme
- Ginger & turmeric
- Cinnamon sticks
- Vanilla bean or pure vanilla extract
- Cardamom, anise
- Bitters – good for digestion too!
ā Tea and Coffee
Add antioxidants and adaptogens with green tea, matcha, black tea, herbal teas (chamomile, rooibos, holy basil), or coffee.
š¬ Smarter Sweetener Choices
Although it’s a good idea to keep added sugars low for health benefits, when you do want a touch of sweetness, go for:
- Maple syrup (a little goes a long way)
- Simple syrup made with allulose
- Fresh, 100% fruit juice
Let’s Chat! What’s your favorite mocktail recipe? Do you prefer non-alcoholic drinks all of the time, most of the time, or for special occasions? Drop a comment below and let me know what you’re drinking these days!
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I must say that I am a long time fan of your triple citrus pomegranate and rosemary margarita. My husband and (grown-up!) daughter love it too. So thank you! I’ve yet to make it this summer though (historical ulcer flaring up) but I love your menu of yummy non-alcoholic drinks. As it has been super hot in the UK since May I have been making batches of tepache and daily water kefir concoctions to keep my drinks both hydrating and special. Kombucha is next on my list so I will be looking at these from your list xx
These all look amazing. And with ya on the glass of rose and icecream at dinner!
Thanks so much Megan! Glad you’re on board w/ rose and ice cream at dinner too š Cheers!
So many refreshing and tasty drinks here. Thank you for including my infused waters.
Happy to include your beautiful infused waters Bintu~Cheers!
I typically don’t drink alcohol so these drinks are right up my alley. Now I can participate in the fun and festivities when I have friends over. I bet you could easily add some alcohol to these for those who do wish to drink.
Hi Vicky! Absolutely~these are all pretty versatile, so they can be enjoyed spiked, or unspiked š Cheers!
These look fabulous! I love cocktails but don’t really drink alcohol very often these days, so tasty and varied mocktails are perfect for me.
Thanks so much Kavita! I hope you find some yummy options to try. Cheers!
That kombucha moscow mule is calling my name!
Mine too Britt! I love a good mule š Cheers!
I actually very rarely drink, so this is the PERFECT roundup for me this summer! Thanks so much š
Hi Chris! So glad you can can find lots of refreshing options here. Cheers!
I love these mocktails! So refreshing and perfect for summer!
Thanks so much Jessica! It’s pretty hot here in San Diego right now, so I can definitely use a refreshing mocktail. Cheers!
So many delicious options! Thanks for sharing my fizzy ginger lemonade!
Thanks Raia! I can’t wait to try your fizzy lemondade~I LOVE anything ginger and think it’s such a great natural anti-infalmmatory. Cheers!